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Cavtat, Croatia, might be the biggest surprise of your trip! This peaceful seaside town in the far south of Croatia is so close to Dubrovnik, and yet a world away.
If you want to visit Dubrovnik but would rather stay somewhere with a quiet, more relaxing atmosphere — oh, and cheaper, too! — Cavtat (pronounced SAHV-taht) might be the place for you!
Planning your trip to Cavtat last minute?
Cavtat is a popular destination in the summer, so it’s always a good idea to book ahead!
🎭 Top Experiences and Tours in Cavtat:
- Go on a photography tour (Photos are the best souvenirs!)
- Tour the Shell Museum (Fun & quirky)
- Grab a drink at a beach club (So many options with great views!)
🛌 Top-Rated Hotels in Cavtat:
- Hotel Cavtat (Splurge with an incredible infinity pool!)
- Apartments Villa Lukas (Sunny studios with kitchenettes)
- Villa Tiha (Budget option close to everything)
🚗 Renting a car from Dubrovnik Airport? Find deals on car rental rates here.
Cavtat is a popular destination for Europeans — particularly travelers from Central Europe and the Balkan countries. But it’s not popular with North Americans at all. I didn’t hear a single American voice the entire time I was there.
As a result, Cavtat is crafted to the European travel style. Cavtat isn’t about checking off things to do and taking lots of day trips. Instead, Cavtat is about relaxing, soaking in the atmosphere, and enjoying yourself.
The nice thing about staying in Cavtat rather than Dubrovnik is that it’s much cheaper and much less crowded — but it’s an easy boat ride away! Talk about the best of both worlds.
Cavtat was founded by the Greeks as Epidaurus and later renamed Epidaurum under the Romans. One of several theories behind the Croatian name is that it may come from the verb captiti – “to flourish.” Perhaps Cavtat will be the place where YOU flourish!
This post was published in September 2024 and was co-written by Adventurous Kate and Hannah Cooper.
Things to Do in Cavtat, Croatia
Explore Old Town Cavtat
The Old Town of Cavtat is a small, walkable area where you’ll find all the main sights in Cavtat – you’ll see more on each of those below. There are nice restaurants and cafes lining the waterfront. It’s lovely to sit out here people-watching, preferably with a Schweppes Tangerine in a bottle…
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